The FA said the investigation is continuing into the gesture, which is regarded by some in France as having antisemitic connotations.

A statement from the FA said: "Whilst this work continues as quickly as possible, there will be no further update until Monday 20 January at the earliest. The FA will be making no further comment at this time."

The FA is not naming the expert, who was appointed by its governance division to provide detailed knowledge and opinion about the gesture, which was made by the West Brom striker after scoring against West Ham on 28 December.

The quenelle – which translates literally as "dumpling" in English – is a straight-arm salute with one arm pointing downwards and the other hand across the chest.

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FA appoints expert to help in Nicolas Anelka quenelle investigation

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